As usual , another good show!
QOTD: I’ve had them before but can’t recall the names. I never had one I liked, though, so I, for one, would certainly appreciate you letting us know which you think are the best! THANKS!

As usual , another good show!
QOTD: I’ve had them before but can’t recall the names. I never had one I liked, though, so I, for one, would certainly appreciate you letting us know which you think are the best! THANKS!

QOTD – I have never had one, but definitely will try one. My goal is to try every wine in the world 🙂

Don’t think I’ve ever had a Carmenere but promise to pick one up on my weekly trip to the local wine shop.

QOTD: I have had three, I do not recall the names. 2 were under $10 and were greeen as green can be. The third was $17 and was pretty good, still had some vegetal, but good core of plum.

QOTD: I have had three, I do not recall the names. 2 were under $10 and were greeen as green can be. The third was $17 and was pretty good, still had some vegetal, but good core of plum.

GV, QOTD: What a coincidence, last carmenere was concha y toro. We agree.What was that song? Four Tops? ” Can’t get next to you”. Mouthful of barnyard rotting hay. I’ve been trying it over the last year or so and it just doesn’t get any better to my pallette.

QOTD: Terra Mater’s Paso del Sol was the most recent Carmenere I tried, about a week ago. It was total crap. I’m not surprised that the Frontera was a loser for you; while Concha y Toro does make some great wines — and their slightly higher end Casillero del Diablo is perhaps the greatest QPR carmenere on the market — nevertheless, their low-end Frontera line has always disappointed me. While Chile is generally a very reliable source for low-end (

This wrist band rookie will try a Carmenere.

QOTD: We promise.

QOTD – Carmin de Peumo 2003 by Concha y Toro 😀

Man, that show kinda left me feeling like I need a hug. But interesting.
I will promise to try a Carmenere this month.

QOTD: I have tried various Carmenere, but either I was not a huge fan,or there was a malbec in the tasting group that I feel in love with. Maybe I will do a little homework and find one that sounds like something that I would dig and try it.

I’ve had quite a few carmeneres, but none of them were memorable. I’ll always try one if it’s a good value, but it’s not a unique varietal that I seek out.

Chilean wines can try all they want – they still haven’t proresse very far past dirt in a bottle. Was that too snobby? Oh well – I’m wine snob that loves comic books.

Glad to see a Carmenere episode! I really love this grape and if you look hard you can find some real value.

QOTD: Viu Manent Reserva 2006…it is a little harsh but I am cellaring a couple for a few years from now….

Nice show . I went through a Concha Y Toro – Casillero del Diablo (Cellar of the Devil) Carmenere phase for a while.. For the price it’s tasty. The lower end Concha y toro isn’t the best but, I dig the dirt. I predicted a while back that this was going to be the new Break out grape .. Taking over the Pino Noir craze.. I was wrong. .. I think It’s propbaby Malbec.. Who cares really.. Anyway.. I am always willing to try Carmenere. It have had pleasant experience with it over all.. And turned some friends onto it, who would have probably not strayed away from their yellow tail a while back..

aka Mike in Nebraska

QOTD: I don’t remember the producer but it was from Washington.

QOTD: Not that big a fan of Chilean wines, but do enjoy Casa Lapastolle. I have had carmenere, possibly even the Frontera served at a party, and I received one for Christmas(I think 10-15 dollar range). I tried it and didn’t care for it, therefore, do not remember the name.

Thanks for the show and book signing Gary.

QQTD: I haven’t had one…but definitely interested in trying one out. I didn’t even know these existed.

Santa Rita Reserva ’05 and Casillero del Diablo ’06…..they’re about all a pittsburgh yuppie can find/afford, but don’t take that as a complaint. My developing/non-discriminating palate enjoyed both quite a bit.

I PROMISE to try a Carmenere!
Gary! Youre the best…thank you for introducing all these new wines into my world!!

never had a carmenere. Promise to try one soon.

Gary,

LOVE Carmenere! First experience with it was in a chilean flight at a local tapas joint about 18 months ago. It was a Vina Santa Ema Reserve that was from the 90’s. One of the most memorable wines I’ve ever had and a light bulb going off in the development of my palate.

I can specifically remember the nose having overwhelming mocha and coffee notes that were backed up on the mid-palate. The finish was exceptionally long with chocolate covered strawberries and cloves. Looked for it ever since, and have tasted every other carmenere that I have seen in the PLCB or on a menu.

Some are really bad, but some are equally magical.

E-Dub (Still a wristband rookie)

Ps… Since you’re into new things how about a Tavel show for summer and mothers day?

QotD: I’ve never had one, but I promise to try one next time I see it.